President’s Message

Reunite. Stronger. Together.

Amelia Hodges, CMM, CMP North Carolina Association of CPAs, Morrisville, NC What I have continued to learn over the last few months is the importance of relationships . More than ever during these times, planners need suppliers and suppliers need planners to be successful . We must work together as a team to be creative and come up with ideas and strategies to support each other . Throughout this transition to virtual and hybrid events, there are still ways that planners and suppliers can partner, and we must hold those important conversations to create opportunities . While we have not met face-to-face for many months now, we have been able to keep members connected through virtual education, networking trivia, and Spark Sessions . We appreciate all the attendees and exhibitors who participated in our Virtual Tradeshow and Education . I hope that we delivered relevant and timely education that will increase your personal and professional development . The importance of high-quality education continues to be the foundation of our chapter and it will continue in new, innovative formats as we move forward . As a chapter, we are focused on member relationships, advocating for our members to receive financial support from global, and keeping our chapter in business . Again, I appreciate your support as we continue to bond together to be the MPI family we are and will always be .

I would also like to remind you of a few benefits from MPI Global below:

MEMBERSHIP RELIEF: There are several relief packages available if you are suffering a financial hardship due to the COVID-19 crisis . We encourage you to please email help@mpi .org for support so you can remain an MPI member and be a part of our chapter .

EDUCATION: The MPI Academy has compiled a strong collection of relevant programming at no cost to our community –– members and non-members . Live webinars are being added regularly so continue to check this link https://academy .mpiweb .org/mpi/pages/webinars for more information and to register .

MPI MEMBER RESUME SUPPORT: Did you know that MPI members have access to complimentary resume critique through our career center? Members will need their MPI username/password to access this free service . Check out the MPI Career Center at https://careers .mpi .org/

In closing, by lifting each other up and supporting one another, we will recover and reunite soon . Thank you MPI Carolinas members for the opportunity to serve with you . If you have any suggestions or questions, please don’t hesitate to personally connect with me at ahodges@ncacpa .org . Your hard-working Board of Directors and committee leaders are also here to support you . Be well, share a smile, and see you soon .